2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran
2,5-diethyltetrahydrofuran
Identification
| Name | 2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran |
| IUPAC | 2,5-diethyloxolane |
| CAS Number | 41239-48-9 |
| EINECS | 255-274-6 |
| FDA UNII | 4L4S1F79CT |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.21472000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J89.403F |
| CoE Number | 11882 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1453 2,5-diethyltetrahydrofuran |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 13.095 2,5-diethyltetrahydrofuran |
| FEMA Number | 3743 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 41239-48-9 ; 2,5-DIETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.82700 to 0.83300 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.881 to 6.931 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40100 to 1.40700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 116.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.815000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 102.00 °F. TCC ( 38.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.563 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 3800 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2,5-diethyl tetrahydrofuran usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.009 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.09 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,5-
diethyl oxolane
2,5-
diethyloxolane
2,5-
diethyltetrahydrofuran
furan, 2,5-diethyltetrahydro-
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